Types of exercise
Exercises are generally grouped into three types depending on the overall effect they have on the human body:
• Aerobic exercises, such as cycling, walking, running, hiking, and playing tennis, focus on increasing cardiovascular endurance.1
• Anaerobic exercises, such as weight training, increase short-term muscle strength.2
• Flexibility exercises such as stretching improve the range of motion of muscles and joints.3
Aerobic and anaerobic are the most commonly performed, so here is an overview of their qualities: